Potomac-Area Woman Joins Celebrity Chefs at Metro Cooking Show
She created sauces using late husband’s recipe to raise money for Lou Gehrig’s Disease research.
When some of the celebrity chefs like Giada De Laurentiis, Jacques Pépin, and other high-profile foodies descend upon the Washington region for the 2012 Metro Cooking Show this weekend, a Potomac, Md., area woman will join them to honor her late husband.
Fairfax County Braces for Sandy’s Arrival
Threat of flooding and high winds prompts officials to close schools, government offices and absentee voting.
As Hurricane Sandy barreled down the East Coast on Sunday, it’s beginning to look like the weather – not politics – will deliver the biggest October surprise this year.
Storm Related Closings
Current list of weather related closings that Connection Newspapers is aware of.
Area Schools Closing in Face of Weather Threat
Threat of flooding, high winds from Hurricane Sandy prompts decision.
Better safe than sorry. Based on that philosophy, Fairfax County Public Schools announced early Sunday afternoon that all FCPS schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday because of the continuing threat of flooding and hurricane-force winds from Hurricane Sandy, a “rare hybrid storm” expected to make landfall on Monday.
Centreville’s First Zombie Slouch
The first annual Zombie Slouch 5K Run and Walk was held Saturday, Oct. 20, in Centreville. Proceeds benefited the DC Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation.
Brief: Turkey Trot Sign-Ups Are Open
Registration is now open for the 24th Annual Virginia Run Turkey Trot. A local tradition, the 5K run and 2K walk are set for Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, at 8 a.m. at the Virginia Run community center in Centreville.
Centre View Roundups: Oct. 24, 2012
Centre View roundups
Fantasy Pumpkins To Thrill and Delight
Centreville man creates Halloween enchantment.
The glowing spectacle attracts 500 to more than 1,000 visitors each year, and word of his creations has spread internationally.
‘It’s Just Good, Wholesome Fun’
Alliance Theatre presents musical comedy, : “Nunsense.”
That’s the premise of “Nunsense,” The Alliance Theatre’s rollicking new musical comedy. It’s being performed weekends, from Nov. 2-18, at Mountain View High School, 5775 Spindle Court in Centreville.
Mountain View Teacher Hoffman Is Honored
Mountain View High math teacher Anne Hoffman received the Educator of the Year award Saturday from the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce. She was honored during the opening ceremonies of the Oct. 20 Centreville Day celebration in Centreville’s Historic District.
Centre View Calendar: Oct. 24, 2012
Upcoming events and activities
Letter: Many Contributed To Centreville Day
As the president of Friends of Historic Centreville, I can’t begin to state how deeply grateful I am to all of those people: to members of the planning committee, to the sponsors and vendors of Centreville Day, to the community and school volunteers, to the churches and other property owners of the Historic District, to our local government, to everyone who contributed in any way to making this Centreville Day a success.
Brief: Helicopter Unit Helps Save Two Children
Thanks to a series of coordinated efforts among helicopter, K-9, and the Project Lifesaver program, an 8-year-old boy was rescued and delivered home safely.
Man Charged: Drugs, Weapons Crimes
Kevin Young was charged with two counts of drug distribution and one count of possessing a firearm while in possession of schedule I or II narcotics.
Redskin Visits Lees Corner
Damian Parson, a sixth grader at Lees Corner Elementary School, won a contest sponsored by talk radio station ESPN980 and the fast food chain Wendy’s that brought Redskins Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan, #91, to the school for a visit on Oct. 23.
Brief: CVHS Offers College Financial Aid Program
Paying for College, a program offered by the Centreville High School Student Services Dept, will be presented on Monday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. in the CVHS theatre.
Beware: Halloween Can Frighten Small Children
Experts offer suggestions for helping small children who fear Halloween
On Halloween, when many don their scariest attire and head out for an evening of frightful fun, not everyone experiences merriment. Experts say some festivities can overwhelm tiny revelers.
Bank Becomes Week-long Volunteer Hub
Capital One Financial Corporation’s “One Week” of service benefits local food bank.
Stacks of canned goods and cereal boxes filled a conference room at the McLean offices of Capital One—not what one would expect to find at a financial institution. However, on Monday, Oct. 15, employees were kicking off “One Week” of service by volunteering their time to sort and fill over 625 bags of food for the Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC)’s food bank.